Monday, July 16th, 2007 — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has invalidated a portion of a state law that prohibits medical evidence to be presented in a workers’ compensation case from a doctor hired by an injured worker. The court said it is unconstitutional to restrict the Workers’ Compensation Court from hearing evidence relative to a workers’ comp claim. The decision drew a mixed reaction. It was applauded by an official of the state Democratic Party, but condemned by an official of a group that represents businesses across the state.